In 1996, Yi Shu, one of Hong Kong’s most beloved novelists,
2 . A young vlogger, adept at (擅于) sharing humor and sincerity, rises to fame, tackling various topics and empowering others along the way, Meng Wenjie reports.
“I never expected the video to be so
Growing up in the Internet era, she
“As a vlogger, whenever I encounter something worth recording, I capture it,” she said, “I’m not sure exactly what
As a member of Gen Z, Lahongsang enjoys embracing new things and experiences that broaden her
A.funny | B.trending | C.educational | D.advanced |
A.upgrade | B.command | C.comment | D.experience |
A.innocent | B.trustworthy | C.demanding | D.seasoned |
A.launched | B.documented | C.observed | D.noticed |
A.experts in | B.relies on | C.goes beyond | D.turns down |
A.term | B.career | C.journey | D.occupation |
A.exhausted | B.bored | C.fulfilled | D.hopeless |
A.abandoned | B.possessed | C.guaranteed | D.lacked |
A.motivated | B.brought | C.represented | D.realized |
A.cautiously | B.silently | C.consistently | D.effortlessly |
A.extra | B.diverse | C.hit | D.relevant |
A.draws | B.admits | C.saves | D.relates |
A.amuse | B.calm | C.touch | D.alarm |
A.powers | B.database | C.audiences | D.vision |
A.projects | B.lives | C.responsibilities | D.looks |
1. What TV channel is Jimmy Kimmel Live on?
A.NBC. | B.TBS. | C.ABC. |
A.After he hosted the Oscars. |
B.After Donald Trump became president. |
C.When he cried at his show for the first time. |
A.An interview. | B.A musical performance. | C.A comedy performance. |
A.He taught in a drama school. |
B.He worked at a radio station. |
C.He went to school in Los Angeles. |
1. What is the man doing?
A.Hosting a program. | B.Chairing a meeting. | C.Giving a lecture. |
A.Potatoes and melons. | B.Potatoes and tomatoes. | C.Carrots and tomatoes. |
A.To get a teamwork award. |
B.To make kids develop confidence. |
C.To help kids know more about food. |
A.Create recipes. | B.Design gardens. | C.Build kitchens. |
5 . Strawberry U-Pick at the Boyd Farm
Strawberry U-Pick Season is starting! For now, we are open Monday to Friday from 10 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m. and every weekend from 9 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. !
Not only do we have our u-pick strawberry fields, we also have fresh produce, prepicked strawberries, snacks and other farm goodies for you to buy. We also have lots of fun activities for the family—hayride with the cows, horse ride, animals to pet and feed, swings, slide, sand pile, corn hole, corn pile and more!
AdmissionAdmission is $5/person (3 and under free)
Admission includes:
◆Access to u-pick fields
◆Access to swings, corn hole, sand pile, slide, corn pile and petting zoo
◆1 pound of free-to-take-home strawberries
Admission does not include:
◆Hayride with the cows—$5/person
◆Horse ride—$3/person
◆Animal feed—$2/cup
Important information
★Please don’t leave children unattended in strawberry fields and please don’t walk on the plant beds.
★We recommend bringing something to carry berries home to cut down on waste, but we will have plastic bags if needed.
★Usually strawberry season runs through April. This is entirely weather dependent, however.
★We recommend sunscreen / hat / water / closed-toed shoes!
★Pets are not allowed in the fields due to Food Safety regulations.
1. When is the Boyd Farm open to the public in April?
A.9 a. m. Monday. | B.5 p. m. Tuesday. |
C.4p. m. Friday. | D.10 a. m. Sunday. |
A.Hayride. | B.Horse ride. |
C.Corn pile. | D.Feeding animals. |
A.Bringing their pets. | B.Wearing open-toed shoes. |
C.Playing in strawberry fields. | D.Taking their own strawberry containers. |
6 . The new Lively Flip from the makers of Jitterbug®
The new Lively Flip makes it easy to call, text, and helps you stay safe and healthy.
EASY TO USE
A large screen, big buttons and list-based menu make the Lively Flip an easy way to stay connected to friends and family. A long-lasting battery and powerful speaker make conversations loud and clear. Plus, with Amazon Alexa you can use your voice to make calls, write texts, and more.
EASY TO STAY SAFE
Feel prepared and protected anytime, anywhere with our Emergent Response Service. And with Emergent Care, you can speak to a live nurse or doctor right from the comfort of your home. With the Lively Flip, help is available whenever you need it.
EASY TO ALERT LOVED ONES
The Lively Flip keeps all your loved ones informed about your well-being when they download the Jitterbug® Link app to their smartphones. You can stay active and independent while they feel more connected and reassured (放心的).
Buy now and get a FREE Car Charger, a $25 value! To order or learn more, call 1-866-493-9280.
1. What is the Lively Flip?A.A computer. | B.A cellphone. | C.A car charger. | D.An e-watch. |
A.Keep informed of your love’s well-being. |
B.Download the Jitterbug® Link apps for free. |
C.Build a long-term relationship with a doctor. |
D.Send messages or make calls by using your voice. |
A.Teenagers who seek online friendships. |
B.Nursing workers who look after patients. |
C.Sick people who are staying in hospital. |
D.Elderly people who live by themselves. |
7 . Strawberry picking is a popular and enjoyable activity in Pennsylvania. The state’s favorable weather and long growing season make it a favorite pastime for both locals and tourists.
Bricker’s Strawberries
It is a family-owned farm in Carlisle, PA, offering pre-picked and pick-your-own berries throughout the year. Prices range from $2/pound for pick-your-own berries to $4.25/quart for pre-picked berries. Opening hours may vary depending on the weather, so it’s best to check their website before heading out to the farm.
Oak Grove Farms
Oak Grove Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA, has been a family-owned farm since the 1960s. They offer a variety of fruits, and delicious baked goods, with strawberries being their specialty. Prices start at $15 for a 4-quart container. The farm store is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for visitors to make a purchase.
Honey Bear Orchards
Located in Lebanon, PA, it is a family-owned orchard providing fresh fruits to the community since 1980. With their fun and safe atmosphere, you can pick your quality fruit with your friends. U-pick strawberries cost $2/pound. They also offer pre-picked strawberries for a slightly higher cost. You can pay through cash or check only in their shop.
Brecknock Orchard
Brecknock Orchard in Mohnton, PA, is a family-friendly farm where you can pick strawberries and enjoy other activities on the farm. Wagon (马车) ride orchard tours cost $8 per person and include beautiful toys for kids. The cost of strawberry picking starts at $4/pound, and they accept cash and credit cards.
1. What deserves your special attention if you are going to Bricker’s Strawberries?A.Its opening hours. | B.Its location. |
C.Its fruit prices. | D.Its berry types. |
A.Providing shopping services. | B.Sharing an equally long history. |
C.Being owned by the same family. | D.Having the same business hours. |
A.Bricker’s Strawberries. | B.Oak Grove Farms. |
C.Honey Bear Orchards. | D.Brecknock Orchard. |
8 . David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is delighted to welcome faithful supporters and new friends to join us at our annual Wildlife Ball to celebrate the natural world and conservation. Hosted by the grand Dorchester Hotel in London, the DSWF Wildlife Ball will take place on the 27th July 2024 where we’ll bring the wilderness to life with our very own Sundown Safari (观赏之旅).
Join a black-tie gastronomical (美食) safari
As part of a black-tie gastronomical safari, guests will be treated to a mouth-watering three-course meal, enjoy world-class entertainment and listen to insightful and inspiring speeches about DSWF’s conservation work to turn the tables on extinction.
The DSWF Wildlife Ball helps raise vital funds and awareness for our essential work, protecting endangered species and their habitats across the world. After a year away we are excited to be welcoming you back and look forward to being your guides at what promises to be a night to remember in support of wildlife.
Last year, the virtual Wildlife Ball raised over £ 800,000 for DSWF’s vital conservation efforts across Africa and Asia, despite not being able to celebrate in person. We are really excited to invite you back to the Dorchester Hotel, who are our generous hosts, and together aim to celebrate wildlife and the wilderness in style and to raise vital funds to help in the fight for a greener future.
Book tickets to the Wildlife Ball 2024
Book tickets or register your interest today to avoid disappointment. Either by emailing the team at wildlifeball @ davidshepherd.org or by calling the DSWF office on 01483 272323.
Individual Tickets: £ 200(Children under 12 get 40%off)
VIP packages are available on request.
1. What do we learn about Wildlife Ball 2024?A.It’ll be held in the wild. |
B.It’ll offer guests a delicious meal. |
C.It’ll allow guests to watch ball games. |
D.It’ll be followed by a guided tour of London. |
A.To entertain supporters | B.To celebrate the festival |
C.To obtain financial support. | D.To interact with wild animals. |
A.£ 440. | B.£ 520. | C.£ 560. | D.£ 640. |
9 . As online technology advanced, web sites and blogs became powerful sources of information that allowed everyone to stay updated on any subject imaginable. Although all of these information sources remain popular, there’s a new king of media and it’s online video.
There are many reasons why online video has increased suddenly over the past few years. The first is increasing data speeds. Once faster Internet speeds were provided, people quickly fell in love with online videos. The second reason why online videos have become so popular is convenience. Watching videos requires less effort and energy than reading through paragraphs of text after a day of hard work.
Advancing digital technology has also helped, as it has made sharing videos easier and more convenient than ever. High-powered smartphones and more affordable video cameras allow anyone to easily record an event or give a few comments about a scorching topic that is on their mind. Meanwhile, sites like YouTube, Vimeo, and Ustream allow users to quickly upload their videos and share them with friends, family, and the general public if they wish.
The future also looks bright for companies who post online video ads. In fact, new software allows them to watch viewers’ emotional reactions to their content through the users’ webcams (网络摄像机). They’ll be able to see whether users laugh, cry, or feel bored during videos, so they can adjust their ads. This should prove extremely helpful, as there will be millions of videos competing for viewers’ attention.
1. Why do some people prefer watching videos to reading after work?A.It helps them save time. |
B.It helps them review the news. |
C.It helps them get information with relative ease. |
D.It provides them with much more information. |
A.Unusual. | B.Future. | C.Hot. | D.Social. |
A.It will make people like their videos. |
B.It will cause viewers to create more popular videos. |
C.It will let more viewers see the advertisements they make. |
D.It will enable them to better understand what customers enjoy. |
A.Online Video: The New King of Media. |
B.Online Technology is Developing Fast. |
C.Online Video: A New Advertising Trend. |
D.Online Technology is Closely Related to People. |
10 . Top Summer Music Festivals to Travel to
Summer is the great time of a year for music lovers, especially if you love the outdoor concerts. Festival season is just beginning, and there is much to look forward to in the coming months.
Primavera Sound
To start the summer, there’s no better place than Barcelona. At the concert, you’ll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to taste the local food and wine.
May 31-June 4, Barcelona, Spain
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop
Price: $86-$323
Governors Ball
One of the great summer concerts in New York City is Governor’s Ball, which takes place in early June at Randall’s Island Park. Some of the playing artists include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.
June 2-4. New York, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop, pop
Price: $ 105-$ 405
Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo is another summer event that attracts crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most well-known musicians will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weekend, and Chance the Rapper.
June 8-11, Manchester, Tennessee, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop
Price: $ 210-$ 554
Firefly Music Festival
Many people haven’t thought of going to Delaware for a summer vacation, but mid-June is a great time to plan this trip if you love music. Bands for this year’s show are The Weekend, Muse, Twenty One Pilots, and Chance the Rapper.
June 15-18, Dover, Delaware, USA
Music Type Blues rock
Price: $ 179-$ 499
1. When can you enjoy Flume’s performance?A.On May 31. | B.On June 3. | C.On Jure 9. | D.On June 15. |
A.These four music festivals are intended for music professionals. |
B.The Zombies is a music game for students from music school to play. |
C.Some famous musicians will take part in the event to be held in Manchester. |
D.Chance the Rapper will not tour around the world but just stay in one city. |
A.It performs Blues. | B.It is popular with travelers. |
C.It is held in summer. | D.It has many famous musicians. |